JULIAN KESIA WERE
Nairobi
Summary
Organised Accounting Intern with hands-on experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and budget management. Skilled in using accounting software to streamline processes and ensure accuracy. Demonstrated ability to support month-end close activities and assist in audit preparations. Brings strong analytical skills and commitment to contributing to financial success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Intern
National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2024 - Current
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Handled day-to-day bookkeeping duties, maintaining accurate, detailed company finance records.
- Compiled data and audit files for external audit, ensuring completeness, and accuracy.
- Quickly understood and learned accounting processes through diligent monitoring and observation.
- Efficiently prepared and processed invoices, ensuring accuracy ahead of payment.
- Reviewed general ledger entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Reconciled all expenses and accounts, including company credit cards and expense accounts.
- Managed petty cash transactions, including disbursements and reconciliations, to ensure accurate cash flow reporting.
- Monitored and recorded company expenses, ensuring accurate allocation to appropriate budget lines.
- Participated in month-end closing activities, processing journal entries and analysing general ledger for accuracy.
- Assisted in tax preparation activities, including VAT returns and corporation tax computations.
- Maintained accurate financial records and documentation in compliance with accounting principles and standards.
- Collaborated with senior accountants to reconcile bank statements and verify financial transactions for accuracy.
- Supported senior accountants with the month-end and year-end close process, enhancing reporting accuracy.
- Utilised accounting software to input data, manage expenses, and process invoices efficiently.
- Conducted bank reconciliations and processed journal entries and adjustments to maintain accurate records.
- Provided administrative support to the accounting team, including data entry, file management, and correspondence handling.
Volunteer
National Water
01.2024 - 03.2024
Degree industrial attachment
National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority
09.2023 - 12.2023
Diploma Industrial Attachment
Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2020 - 03.2020
Education
High school or equivalent -
Aluor girls high school
11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration- Accounting option
kiriri women’s university of science & technology
10.2024
Diploma - Accounting
Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology
Nairobi, Kenya08.2020
Professional course - CPA
01.2026
Skills
- Financial statement preparation
- Voucher preparation
- Auditing
- General ledgers
- Good communication skills
- Journal Preparation
- ERP knowledge & Microsoft application
- Bank Reconciliation
- Imprest accounting & Cash management
Custom Section
- Playing handball
- Volunteer in community service
References
- Fredrick Mageria, 0742478886
- CPA Eric Gachiri, rckiragu09@gmail.com
- Dr. Edward Wasike, 0722667003
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Kiswahili
Proficient
C2
Luyha
Proficient
C2
Certification
- Level [2] [CPA intermediate]
Hobbies and interests
- Handball [Professional Level]
- Community Service
Timeline
Accounting Intern
National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority
04.2024 - Current
Volunteer
National Water
01.2024 - 03.2024
Degree industrial attachment
National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority
09.2023 - 12.2023
Diploma Industrial Attachment
Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology
01.2020 - 03.2020
High school or equivalent -
Aluor girls high school
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration- Accounting option
kiriri women’s university of science & technology
Diploma - Accounting
Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology